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Kansas City Style BBQ sauce

 

KC BBQ Sauce

General Kansas City (tomato based) style barbecue sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T Chili powder I prefer Santa Cruz brand
  • 1 T Ground black pepper
  • 2 T Kosher Salt
  • 1 C Brown sugar Dark brown for more molasses flavor
  • 2 C Ketchup
  • 1/2 C Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 C Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 C Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 C Lemon juice
  • 1/4 C Steak sauce Adds some "meaty-ness" to the sauce
  • 1/4 C Molasses
  • 3/4 C Honey
  • 1 t Chipotle hot sauce
  • 3 T Olive oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic cloves.
  • Saute onions until transluscent
  • Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds
  • Add dry spices and cook for 1 minute
  • Combine separately all wet ingredients and sugar
  • Add wet ingredients to spices and simmer for 15 minutes with lid off to thicken
  • Cool and bottle

Blue Agave Cooler

Blue Agave Cooler

This cocktail is a vibrant and fruity drink with a kick of tequila and a refreshing ginger finish. The blue curacao adds a striking blue hue and a sweet orange flavor, while the cranberry juice and grapefruit juice give it a tangy kick. The simple syrup balances out the sourness, and the lime juice adds a zesty twist. Finally, the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent finish. Enjoy!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz blue curacao
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the tequila, blue curacao, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer to taste.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel.

Grapefruit Margarita

 

This cocktail is a refreshing and tangy twist on a classic margarita. The grapefruit juice adds a tart and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the tequila, while the lime juice and simple syrup balance out the drink. The salt rim adds a savory touch, while the club soda lightens the drink and gives it some fizz
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of club soda
  • Salt for rim
  • Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rim a glass with salt by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice.
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Spiced Citrus Cooler

This cocktail is a tropical and spicy twist on a classic gin cocktail. The spiced rum adds a warm and aromatic note to the mix, while the citrus juices and grenadine provide a sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 oz spiced rum
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of club soda
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the gin, spiced rum, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a strip of orange peel, twisting it over the glass to release the oils.

Citrus Sunshine

Citrus Sunshine

Summer gin cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Fill shaker with ice
  • Add the gin, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a slice of orange or grapefruit, and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.

Instant Pot 4 Cheese Macaroni and cheese

Instant Pot 4 Cheese Macaroni and cheese

Johnny
Easy to make and very tasty macaroni and cheese. Good side dish for BBQ days
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 6 ounces Green chilis
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Milk

Instructions
 

  • Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  • Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release.
  • Add milk and green chilis. Stir thoroughly
  • Add cheese in three to 4 additions, stirring in between each addition until smooth and creamy.
  • Add additional milk as needed to make consistency you want

 

Johnny’s Stroganoff

 

Johnny's Stroganoff

Johnny
My take on stroganoff. Savory beef, mushrooms and onions in a sour cream based sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Classic comfort food
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef cubed chuck roast, rib roast/steaks, etc.
  • 1 lb Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 qt beef stock
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Brown beef in heavy bottom pan (Dutch oven works great) on high heat
  • Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are soft.
  • Add beef bouillon cubes and stock. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender
  • Add sour cream and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce slightly thickens
  • While sour cream is simmering, cook egg noodles according to package instructions
  • Once noodles are cooked, add to sauce and stir thoroughly
  • Plate and enjoy

Amazing simple breadsticks

Amazing simple breadsticks

Johnny
A very easy and yummy breadstick
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breadstick
Cuisine American
Servings 12 breadsticks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 C 120 F warm water
  • 1 T instant yeast
  • 2 T sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 2 C bread flour
  • 2 C All-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • In an electric stand mixer with the dough hook, combine water, yeast, sugar, salt and one cup of flour.
  • Slowly add flour until dough clears the sides of the bowl and makes a ball on hook.
  • Continue kneading for three minutes. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Let dough rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured pastry mat or counter-top, pat the dough into a long rectangle
  • Cut the dough into 1" wide strips with a pizza cutter.
  • Place strips on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Lightly coat with olive oil or butter and you choice of seasoning (dried herbs, kosher salt, garlic, etc.)
  • Let rise for 20 minutes
  • Place into oven and bake until slightly brown (about 15 minutes).

Johnny’s Coleslaw

Johnn's Coleslaw

Johnny
Simple and delicious. Goes great on a pulled pork sandwich!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cabbage core removed and shredded
  • 1 bunch of green onions chopped
  • 1/2 C dried cranberries
  • 3/4 C mayonnaise
  • 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
  • 3 T brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix vegetables and cranberries in large bowl
  • Mix apple cider vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl
  • Microwave vinegar and sugar for 30 seconds to help dissolve sugar
  • Add vinegar/sugar and mayonnaise to vegetables
  • Mix well
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour

 

Johnny’s Salsa

Johnny's Salsa

Johnny
This is really tasty and really easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Salsa
Cuisine Hispanic
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 large onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 serrano peppers more if you like it hotter
  • 1/4 C lime juice
  • 2 T salt
  • 2 T cumin
  • 2 T chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Remove stems from cilantro
  • Quarter onion
  • Crush garlic
  • Place all into food processor and process until relatively smooth

 


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